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Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour
Join us on an unforgettable sailing adventure, getting up close with Akaroa’s wildlife, including the Hector Dolphin with real sailing on the Pacific Ocean!
Join us on an unforgettable sailing adventure, getting up close with Akaroa’s wildlife, including the Hector Dolphin with real sailing on the Pacific Ocean!
Highlights
- Akaroa's longest wildlife encounter tour
- Dolphin sighting money back guarantee!
- Sail in comfort aboard a traditional 1922 double masted wooden sailboat
- See Hector dolphins, little blue penguins, fur seals, albatross and many more birds
- Stunning scenic views including caves, cliffs, waterfalls and marine farms
Sail with the dolphins in the crater of an extinct volcano, located on New Zealand’s oldest gaffed rigged ketch and enjoy the stunning wildlife of Akaroa Harbour up close!
Relax and soak up the sun, sea and scenic hills or part as one of the crew on this sightseeing journey! See Hector dolphins, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, albatross and other incredible sea birds. Surrounded by giant volcanic sea cliffs, caves and rock formations, this journey is guaranteed to be a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life. See all the wildlife of Akaroa Harbour with dolphin sighting guarantee! Learn about the local history of the harbour and wildlife on this eco-friendly tour!
Experience a truly remarkable encounter with New Zealand’s stunning wildlife and natural beauty!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$99.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$99.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyGreat crew and friendly atmosphere (10 people said this)
- emergencySaw plenty of dolphins and other wildlife (9 people said this)
- emergencyBeautiful boat and relaxing sailing experience (8 people said this)
- emergencyInformative commentary about the area (7 people said this)
- emergencySmall group size allowed for a more personal experience (6 people said this)
- emergencyOverall fantastic and memorable experience (10 people said this)
- star_shineBring a camera to capture the stunning views.
Consider bringing a light jacket as it can get breezy on the water.
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lees4 from United States wrote on 20 May 2026
Fun day out
We saw lots of wildlife as well as beautiful scenery. The narration was helpful and Emmy was very kind and the captain was an interesting fellow as well. It was nice to sail on the open water. This is a great activity to fill an afternoon in Akaroa.
jeemoljosek from New Zealand wrote on 18 May 2026
Review
It was an awesome experience
Janine Slabbert from New Zealand wrote on 05 May 2026
Awesome experience
We have tried all three operators in Akaroa, and this was our best experience so far. We saw an abundance of dolphins, seals and penguin. The captain shared some really interesting facts about the history of Akaroa and the surroundings. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing a tour.
Jonathan Wood from New Zealand wrote on 04 May 2026
Afternoon on the water
Absolutely loved it, great vessel, lots of wildlife, smooth sailing. Dolphins playing under the boat.
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Debbie Trewartha from Australia wrote on 29 May 2026
Amazing experience
We had an amazing time on the Fox 2. Wow what an experience on such a historic beautiful boat. Something we will never forget. Roy is a friendly skipper and passes on his knowledge which we found very interesting. Emmy is also a friendly young lady who was happy to answer any questions. We loved every minute and left NZ on a high because of this experience. Definately put on your list if in Akaroa. Thank you both.